What Type of Program Is Most Effective at Reducing Adolescent

question 188

Multiple Choice

What type of program is most effective at reducing adolescent sexual behaviour and teen pregnancy?

• A)one that focuses primarily on abstinence
• B)a comprehensive program that teaches the biological aspects of sex and emphasizes responsible sexual behaviour or abstaining from premarital sex
• C)one that does not tell adolescents about the facts of conception
• D)no programs have been found to be effective

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